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18 EU leaders accept Nobel peace invite, 6 decline — 29 November 2012, 22:26 CET

Eighteen European leaders have accepted an invitation to next month's ceremony to award the Nobel Peace Prize to this year's controversial winner, the EU, while six others have declined, the Nobel Institute said Thursday.

Several EU leaders decline Nobel peace invite — 14 November 2012, 18:24 CET

Fewer than a dozen European leaders have so far accepted an invitation to attend next month's Oslo ceremony to award the Nobel Peace Prize to the European Union, this year's controversial winner, the Nobel Institute said Wednesday.

Scandinavia seeks EU approval for SAS support: report — 09 November 2012, 14:15 CET

The three Scandinavian countries, Denmark, Norway and Sweden, have sought EU approval for guaranteeing new loans for SAS airline, the financial daily Dagens Industri reported on Friday.

EU Nobel peace award 'unlawful': peace organisation — 05 November 2012, 16:28 CET

Giving the Nobel Peace Prize to the European Union is "unlawful" since it is not a "champion of peace" as defined by the will of founder Alfred Nobel, the International Peace Bureau said on Monday.

Norway hails EU Nobel win, but membership not on agenda — 12 October 2012, 13:31 CET

Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg of host country Norway on Friday congratulated the European Union on its Nobel Peace Prize win, but stressed his nation still had no plans to join the bloc.

Norway, Canada call in WTO on EU seal products ban — 25 September 2012, 10:37 CET

Norway and Canada have asked the World Trade Organization to form a group of experts to look at the European Union's ban on seal products, which the two countries oppose.

Norway: country overview — 03 September 2012, 22:28 CET

The Norwegian economy is a prosperous bastion of welfare capitalism, featuring a combination of free market activity and government intervention. The government controls key areas, such as the vital petroleum sector, through large-scale state-majority-owned enterprises.

Norway central bank warns problems remain despite Greek deal — 21 February 2012, 15:22 CET

The European Union is not yet out of the woods despite the adoption of a 237-billion-euro ($310 billion) Greek bailout plan, the head of Norway's central bank warned on Tuesday.

The Enterprise Europe Network in Norway — 29 January 2010, 19:10 CET

Business organisations in Norway in support of SMEs.

Norway: Economy Overview — 17 November 2010, 15:05 CET

The Norwegian economy is a prosperous bastion of welfare capitalism, featuring a combination of free market activity and government intervention. The government controls key areas, such as the vital petroleum sector, through large-scale state-majority-owned enterprises.

EU Delegation to Norway — 29 January 2010, 11:38 CET

Contacts of the EU Delegation to Norway.

Starting a business in Norway — 29 January 2010, 11:30 CET

This World Bank site provides information about the procedures and costs associated with starting a business in Norway.

Norway Investment Climate 2009 — 29 January 2010, 11:28 CET

Norway welcomes foreign investment as a matter of policy and generally grants national treatment to foreign investors. Norwegian authorities encourage foreign investment particularly in the key offshore petroleum sector, mainland industry (e.g., high-tech and advanced areas), and in less developed regions such as northern Norway.

Norway country profile — 04 January 2008, 19:01 CET

In referenda held in 1972 and 1994, Norway rejected joining the EU. With the exception of the agricultural and fisheries sectors, however, Norway enjoys free trade with the EU under the framework of the European Economic Area.

Business Environment - Norway — 04 August 2006, 17:16 CET

Snapshot of the business environment for the Norwegian economy from the World Bank

Taxation and Investment in Norway 2011 (Deloitte) — 03 September 2012, 22:33 CET

Country Business guide from Deloitte featuring information on the Investment Climate, Labour Relations and Work Force, Business Regulations, Foreign Investment, Choice of Business Entity and Corporate Taxation in Norway.